The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), India's apex cricket body, has once again demonstrated its financial capability having lost several sponsors and its ICC share dwindled. Information received by the Apex Council indicates that the Indian cricket board has offset all losses with new sponsorship deals and sound financial planning. Finance-wise, the BCCI continues to be in a stable and healthy position notwithstanding the withdrawal of the Dream11 sponsorship and reduced revenue from ICC. Dream11 Exit and its Impact on BCCI In August 2025, Dream11's withdrawal from an estimated jersey sponsorship deal of ₹358 crore created trouble. The government of India had passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025, which had already banned real-money gaming. Naturally, Dream11, whose business was under siege, identified termination with BCCI as an option. This sponsorship gap was created within an instant, and the board was worrying about the loss of revenue. Also Read | Will the IPL Lose ₹21,576 Crore in Brand Value Before 2026, and How Will RCB & CSK Be Affected? Adidas and Apollo Tyres Fill the Sponsorship Gap However, the BCCI took far-reaching swift decisions. The board entered into a higher-valued jersey sponsorship deal with Adidas for a two-and-a-half-year period. Later, it got a sponsor in Apollo Tyres. According to the note, the BCCI managed to obtain better deals even after losing Dream11 and others due to new laws, ensuring that its financial position was not hampered greatly. BCCI Income Projection for FY 2025-26 In September, former treasurer and current joint secretary Prabhtej Singh Bhatia presented the draft budget for FY 2025-26. The total projected income is expected to be ₹8,963 crores. Though somewhat less than the preceding year, this reduction essentially is on account of reduced share from ICC events. The BCCI used to get 38.5% of ICC revenue, but the exact amount on which it is reduced was not disclosed. Rising Interest Income and Strong Treasury Management One very positive thing for BCCI was rising interest income. The body is thus expected to earn ₹1,500 crore from interest for FY 2025–26, compared to ₹1,368 crore last year. Such an increase can be attributed to good treasury management and foresighted financial planning. Also Read | Here’s How Much Bank Balance BCCI Has - You’ll Be Shocked! Key Financial Highlights of BCCI There has been an update to the Apex Council about a remarkable increase in the general fund of BCCI. Financial Category Amount (₹ Crore) Projected Income (FY 2025-26) 8,963 Interest Income 1,500 General Fund (FY 2024-25) 11,346 Annual Surplus (FY 2024-25) 3,358 Projected Surplus (FY 2025-26) 6,728 Infrastructure Allocation 500 Income Tax Provision 3,320 Contingency Fund 1,000 Pending Litigation Costs 160 This surplus is indicative of the strong revenue streams and disciplined spending of the board. Conclusion Despite sponsor exits and lowered ICC revenue affecting BCCI, it still remains one of the richest globally and one of the best-managed sports bodies. New sponsorships, increased interest income, and healthy reserve pools have ensured the board's financial health while investing in the future of Indian cricket.